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Palmyra Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 191 students in Palmyra, NY, 13% of all K-12 students in Palmyra, NY are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the New York private school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private schools in Palmyra, NY are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Calvinist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Palmyra, NY (2026-27)

Map of East Palmyra Christian School
East Palmyra Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Calvinist)
2023 E Palmyra Port Gibson Rd
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-4400
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Map of Heritage Baptist Christian School
Heritage Baptist Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
2367 Palmyra Marion Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-2222
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Map of Palmyra Christian Academy
Palmyra Christian Academy
Gr: 5-9 | 5 students
Baptist
1206 Canandaigua Road
Palmyra, NY 14522
(315) 597-5781
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Palmyra, NY Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
191
Students
$6,900
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Palmyra)
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,795 Schools
# Students
191 Students
424,657 Students
% Students of Color
14%
39%
0.57
0.59
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
949 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,397 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
33,759 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
33,696 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
99 Students
252,994 Students
% White Students
51%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
538 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
81 Students
81,171 Students
% of Others Students
42%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
29 Teachers
41,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
76%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,900
$21,773
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
34%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
79%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Palmyra, NY?
3 private schools are located in Palmyra, NY.
What percentage of students in Palmyra go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Palmyra are educated in private schools (compared to the NY state average of 15%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Palmyra?
100% of private schools in Palmyra are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Calvinist).
Which private schools in Palmyra are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Palmyra include: Heritage Baptist Christian School vs. East Palmyra Christian School

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